I walked closer to her as Princess Aishwarya asked,“Alright, so what’s your biggest secret, Devar-sa?” She inquired.
He looked at her before looking back at me.
“I already have a wife,” he chuckled at the end, and everyone laughed.
I sat frozen.
Goosebumps crawled over my skin, and a knot tightened in my stomach. Glancing at Nandani, who was laughing and looking at me, I quickly forced a smile as best as possible.
“Suman… can you ask someone to warm the water for me?” Nandani asked between her laughter, and I nodded.
“Yes,”
I looked at Prince Ranvijay, gently patting his cheek.“Don’t say things like that. You’re getting married in five months. Be loyal to your future wife.”
He chuckled softly and nodded.“I am, Bhai-sa, I really am.”
“Aww… he loves her so much already,” Nandani commented.
I stood up and heard him say.
“Let the talks of love gather dust on the shelves, Bhabhi-sa,” his smile weakened.
I looked at him again, momentarily lifting my gaze to meet his eyes. He looked at me.
“Why is that?” Princess Aishwarya asked, and he lowered his gaze.
“Wo humaara prem jhel nahi paayegi, Bhabhi-sa.”“She wouldn’t be able to handle my love, Bhabhi-sa.” he said.
Then, Prince Ranvijay inquired,“Why not? You’ll need to give her a chance.”
He shook his head and smiled.“I’m done giving chances, Bhai-sa,” he said.
“You know what,” Princess Aishwarya ran her fingers through his hair and replied,“She will make you fall in love with her. I’m sure of it.”
He smiled, glanced at her, and took a deep breath before glancing at me and replying,“I’m loyal, Bhabhi-sa.”
Everyone turned confused. I quickly lowered my gaze and turned to walk away from there.
Is he talking about me?
“By the way, when are you leaving for Mehrangarh?” I suddenly heard Nandani ask, and I turned to look at him.
What? Is he leaving? Again.
Why?
“This evening,” he replied.
She then asked,“Should I have someone pack some food for the trip?”
He answered,“Yes,” and Nandani called out again.
“Suman,” I looked at her, and she smiled at me.“Can you pack something for Devar-sa?” and I nodded silently.
“Only fruits, Bhabhi-sa, nothing else,” he exclaimed in a hurry.
I looked at him, and Nandani reiterated,“Only fruits.”
